Attorney Mehlos graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin Law School. During law school, Attorney Mehlos participated in the Wisconsin Innocence Project for three semesters, handling 10 post-conviction homicide and assault cases. With the Innocence Project, Attorney Mehlos learned advanced DNA testing theory while working with Dr. Greg Hampikian, one of the nation’s leading DNA experts. Attorney Mehlos’ relentless investigation in a case was the driving factor in his client being released from prison 26 years before his scheduled release date despite three prior attorneys being unable to achieve that result. Prior...

As a co-founder of Meyer Van Severen, S.C., Matthew R. Meyer is dedicated to serving clients throughout southeastern Wisconsin. He focuses his practice on criminal law, handling cases ranging from municipal violations to homicide, sexual assault, firearm cases, and drug cases. Mr. Meyer also regularly defends individuals accused of drunk driving. In 2008, Mr. Meyer graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He then went on to receive a Juris Doctor in 2012 from Marquette University Law School. While attending law school Mr. Meyer gained valuable experience serving as an intern with...

Ray Dall’Osto is a partner with the law firm of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is admitted to practice law in Wisconsin and Illinois. His practice concentrates in federal and state white collar and criminal defense, defense of regulatory enforcement investigations, civil litigation, personal injury, employment, constitutional rights and in environmental matters. Mr. Dall’Osto frequently represents individuals, businesses and professionals, including attorneys and health care providers, who are facing investigation and in professional discipline, ethics and licensing matters.

Mr. Dall’Osto received his law degree from Marquette University Law School in 1977, and taught...

Attorney John Birdsall has more than 25 years of experience and has earned a reputation as one of the most trusted criminal defense lawyers in Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin. With over 250 jury trails, mostly for serious felonies such as homicide, he has an acquittal rate that is three times the Wisconsin average. John’s practice is focused exclusively on defending the wrongly accused, and has recently helped a client named Eddie Gill. After being accused of shooting and killing a Milwaukee resident, John helped uncover that the police has interrogated Gill into confessing when he was in...

Attorney Ryan J. Harrington has been in practice for over 19 years, having worked in both Wisconsin and Illinois while focusing on criminal defense, personal injury, bankruptcy, traffic, and temporary restraining orders due to domestic abuse or harassment. Mr. Harrington joined D’Angelo & Jones as an associate in June of 2002, and was elected partner in January of 2007. He has practiced throughout southeastern Wisconsin in more than 20 counties, and was praised for his trial work by the Wisconsin State Public Defender in an issue of its monthly publication after winning an acquittal in his very first felony...

Pat's experience with federal, state and local regulating and investigating agencies gives him the ability to guide clients through the multiple areas of risk that affect today’s business and professional climate. This allows his clients the time to focus on maintaining business and professional concerns, while he controls any civil, criminal or regulatory risks that may affect their organization. His approachable manner allows him to create a comfortable client attorney relationship. More importantly, his experience and rapport with Federal and State agencies and prosecutors provides clients the necessary access to problem solutions.

Tom’s experience in the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin has given him the tools needed to build a highly successful white collar criminal defense practice. He has an equally thriving practice representing individuals and businesses in a wide variety of civil areas, including almost 20 years defending manufacturers against product liability claims. At the heart of his client attorney relationships is an ardent belief that a reputation must be earned and is not simply bestowed. He lives out this philosophy with each client he serves, making their problems his own. ...

Steve McGaver has been with GRGB for more than a decade, starting out as a messenger and taking on almost every role in the firm. A 2006 graduate of Marquette University Law School (cum laude), he now serves as associate attorney. As the son of a retired Milwaukee Police Officer he brings to the firm a level-headed and practical approach to problem solving that serves his clients well. His practice areas include a diverse mix of litigation cases including civil, criminal, employment law and white collar defense. His passion for practicing law is born out of...

A true Wisconsin native, Attorney Wood earned her undergraduate degree from Marquette University and her law degree from the University of Wisconsin. From the beginning of her legal career, Attorney Wood dedicated herself to defending OWI cases—allowing her to gain valuable experience and insights that are used to help her clients. Attorney Wood is the first Wisconsin attorney to serve on the Board of Regents for the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) held at Harvard Law School, an organization devoted to furthering education for attorneys in this field of law. She is also a frequent speaker at...

Sarah M. Schmeiser is an associate at Tracey Wood & Associates. Sarah focuses on criminal and traffic defense as well, as handling immigration cases. After graduating with honors from the University of Wisconsin School of Law in December of 2004, Sarah established her own practice. Since that time she has defended clients charged with various criminal and traffic offenses in municipal, state and federal court.

Sarah is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Dane County Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National College of DUI Defense. She is a board member of the...

Attorney David K Anderson started David Anderson Law Office, SC in 2015. In 2017, Attorney Shaun O'Connell join the firm and soon the name of the firm was changed to Anderson & O'Connell, S.C. Attorney Anderson focuses solely on Criminal Defense. He defends individuals charged with violating Wisconsin's criminal statutes. Anderson & O'Connell, S.C. specializes in defending against OWIs, drug crimes, property crimes, domestic violence, and violent crimes. We are client focused and work hard to keep the communication channels open so our clients are not left in the dark. We will aggressively defend you and your rights all at...

Shane Laughton Brabazon is the Owner and Managing Attorney of Brabazon Law Office, LLC. A native of Northeastern Wisconsin, Shane attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska where he earned degrees in Economic and Finance and Minored in Speech Communication. He served three terms as President of the Creighton University Speech and Debate Team and won numerous awards for debating and persuasive speaking. He graduated from Creighton Magna Cum Laude.
Shane graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Law in 1995 and passed the Wisconsin State Bar that same year. While at the University of Minnesota, Attorney Brabazon was an intern...

Richard Coad focuses his practice on criminal defense, appeals, and defending professionals in actions against their professional licenses. He successfully represents clients in state court throughout Wisconsin, having appeared in more than twenty counties. He also has extensive federal court experience, regularly representing clients in the Eastern and Western District of Wisconsin courts. He has represented individuals in S.E.C. investigations, people who are targets or witnesses in federal grand jury investigations and Wisconsin John Doe proceedings. He also frequently represents university students in a variety of matters, including non-academic disciplinary proceedings. In addition to his trial court work, Rick...

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